Maryland center Alex Len didn't workout for the New Orleans Pelicans last week because he's still recovering from a stress fracture in his left ankle. But Len, who is from the Ukraine, still left a favorable impression on coach Monty Williams during his visit.

“I like him,'' Williams said. ``Anybody who is able to do what he’s done this far away from home says a lot about his toughness and character. He’s an engaging kid, he looked me in the eye when we talked and answered all my questions. I like that he’s really close to his family, we talked about that.

``There’s only so much you can do in an interview. I’m not the interviewing type, so we just talked. I didn’t learn anything redeemable about him, he’s just a good kid. I like him on film though. I know more about him as a player from that. He can do a lot of things on the floor that a lot of bigs at his age can’t.''

If that leads to the Pelicans selecting Len with their sixth overall pick in the June 27th NBA draft is anybody's guess. Len's draft stock is increasing but I doubt it will lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers selecting him as the No. 1 overall pick. However, the Cavaliers are seriously considering him, along with Kentucky center Nerlens Noel and Kansas shooting guard Ben McLemore.

It's apparent the Pelicans need a little more offensive production at center than what they got last season from Robin Lopez, who averaged 11.3 points after starting all 82 games for the first time in his career.

But do you think the Pelicans would be better off drafting Len than selecting Michigan point guard Trey Burke, the top-rated point guard in the draft?

Burke, who worked out for the Pelicans last week, also left a favorable impression on Williams.